Figurative Langauge
What is a Simile?
A comparison using like or as
What is the setting of a story?
The time and place where the story occurs
What is chronological order?
The arrangement of events in the order they happen
What is a title?
The name of a book, article, or other written work
What is a stanza?
A grouped set of lines in a poem
Give an example of a metaphor
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What is a climax in a story?
The most intense or exciting part of the story
Define cause/effect
A structure that shows how one event leads to another
What is the purpose of a caption?
A brief explanation or description of an image
What is a rhyme?
The repetition of similar sounds in two or more words
What is an onomatopoeia?
Words that imitate sounds (buzz, moo, splat)
Define conflict in literature
A struggle between opposing forces
What does compare/contrast mean?
To examine similarities/differences between two things
What do maps in nonfiction texts usually show?
Geographic locations
What does repetition mean in poetry?
The repeated use of words or phrases for emphasis
Define hyperbole
An extreme exaggeration not meant to be taken literally
What is rising action?
The events leading up to the climax
What is a problem/solution text structure?
A format that discusses a problem and how to solve it
Define headings in a text
Titles that indicate what a section is about
Who is the speaker in a poem?
The voice of persona telling the poem's story
What is personification?
Giving human qualities to non-human beings
What is resolution?
The conclusion where the conflict is resolved
Describe sequencing in text
The order in which events or steps are presented
What is a glossary?
The section where it tells you the definitions of bolded words
A row of words in a poem
A line